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King of the Hill Revival Recasts Kahn with Ronny Chieng and Taps Toby Huss for Dale Gribble

Showrunner Saladin Patterson says the recasting underscores a commitment to authentic representation in the revival’s voice cast.

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Overview

  • All ten episodes of Season 14 are streaming on Hulu following the series’ return after a 17-year hiatus
  • Ronny Chieng debuts as the voice of Kahn Souphanousinphone in the revival’s eighth episode
  • Saladin Patterson said recasting Kahn with an Asian actor honors the original’s progressive spirit, aligning with today’s standards of authenticity
  • Toby Huss relinquished Kahn to complete the role of Dale Gribble after Johnny Hardwick’s 2023 passing, with a brief cameo as Cotton Hill
  • Fellow cast members praised Huss’s transition as a heartfelt tribute to Hardwick, noting it kept roles within the King of the Hill family